Congratulations! I just posted the following on another thread so if you've read it you're not having deja vu, It was on a thread discussing things people are too cheap to do at Disney that's why I reference prices here and there:
I got married at WDW and it was great. Now just like any other wedding you can go crazy and drive the price way up, or you can do the basic package and add a few extras and it is reasonable. Mine was six years ago and please don't ask for prices because I honestly don't remember. But I do know that when we looked into getting married in St. Louis the Disney prices were not out of line and often more affordable. Additionally everything is so much simpler. You have one planner that takes care of booking the venue, the musicians, the photographer, the flowers, and the cake. Logistically we didn't have to worry about moving people around since everything was contained on property.
My rehearsal dinner was at 'Ohanna's the night prior. I just made a large reservation and they took care of everything. They really went out of their way to make it special without me having to do anything extra.
My actual ceremony was done in the Gazebo at the end of the Boardwalk. With the basic package that included a musician, photographer, flowers, venue, cake, and coordinator. Afterward we walked over to the Yachtsman's Steakhouse where I had reserved their side room for the reception. They were great when I contacted them. They had a reception menu available with family style bread and appetizers and a everyone got a choice of entree and were able to order it right there. We didn't have to decide months in advance. I chose four bottles of wine to have open and ready, with four more on standby.
Just after we got in and seated the electricity went off and the restaurant filled with smoke--the exhaust system had shut down. The staff took us outside to a patio where they continued to bring appetizers, bread, and wine for almost an hour. Once the power returned we sat back down and new bottles of wine were opened, orders taken, toasts made, and dinner was served.
When I got the bill there was no wine or alcohol on it. I know they served at least eight bottles of wine and maybe more as I have no idea how much was poured while we waited. The bottles I picked out ranged from $90 to $120 and there were at least two each, but it was all comped.
Needless to say I left a nice tip.
In short I think I paid less for my Disney wedding than I would have for the same level at home, and definitely less than other premiere destination weddings. And when you add in the ease and exemplary service, I feel I got a bargain.
) Endless photo opps around Sea Breeze Point!
